The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the importance of eliminating the digital divide in rural communities. Families living in poverty lost access to educational opportunities, support services, and anti-poverty programming. To combat the effects of the digital divide, the Town of Camp Verde Library needs a VISTA to form a volunteer program to address the effects of the digital divide.
Member Duties : 1. Create a volunteer program where volunteers recognize how their current and future roles and activities are key to sustaining the project. 2. Create effective multidisciplinary solutions to overcome the digital divide 3. Increase the quality, availability and accessibility of library services available to low-income households and individuals. 4.Ensure there is a sustainable transfer of knowledge, products, and relationships to the appropriate member/volunteer/staff who will be picking up elements of your project after your service year.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Professional Development , Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training .
Desired Skills: Volunteer Management , Education , Communications , Computers/Technology , Recruitment
Qualifications:
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Pass a national service criminal history check
- Have a college degree or equivalent work experience
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.